Marketing in the age of Trump
Donald Trump has rewritten the rules of political communications with a campaign that has earned billions of dollars’ worth of free media coverage and shown the power of emotion over reason.
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Mark Ritson: Trump’s marketing success shows the power of personality
Mark RitsonThe stunning success of Donald Trump’s earned media strategy proves that social media and content marketing work when brands are willing to take risks.
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Hillary Clinton’s chief strategist Joel Benenson on bringing campaign tactics to brands
Jonathan BaconJoel Benenson is the only pollster to help win three US presidential elections for Democrat candidates, first with Bill Clinton then twice with Barack Obama, and he hopes to win a fourth with Hillary Clinton in 2016. He tells Marketing Week how both brands and politicians can tap into the ‘hidden architecture’ of public opinion.
Donald Trump’s election is a victory for emotion-led marketing
Jonathan BaconDonald Trump has succeeded in appealing to voters’ emotions during the US presidential campaign, but marketers should not rush to copy the tycoon’s tactics.
Brands in a crisis and thinking long term: Your Marketing Week
Russell ParsonsAt the end of every week we look at the key stories, offering our view on what they mean for you and the industry. From Superdrug’s response to the cost of living crisis to how SMEs tackle long-term brand building, it’s been a busy week. Here is my take.
How M&S plans to become ‘more relevant, more often’
Niamh CarrollM&S Food has a “busy summer” of marketing ahead of it, says marketing director Sharry Cramond, as the grocer doubles down on delivering healthy food at low prices.
Why Superdrug believes it is ‘poised nicely’ to help customers through the cost of living crisis
Michaela JeffersonPrice and promotion will be “key” to Superdrug’s marketing plans over the next year, with a focus on own brand products and improving its loyalty proposition.
Pret’s former marketing boss on the secrets of a growth mindset
Charlotte RogersFrom taking Green & Black’s to a new market after “savage” customer feedback, to the birth of Veggie Pret, Mark Palmer urges marketers to rethink positioning, premiumisation and innovation.